Bachelor of Nursing

Key facts

Available at Auckland

Available at Manawatū

Available at Wellington

3 years of full-time study

Available for international students studying in NZ

Fulfil your dreams - be a life-saver

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing at Massey University are dynamic, adaptable and critical thinkers. Our student learn innovative approaches that will drive the future of nursing. If you are caring, compassionate and committed to wanting a professional career that can take you all over the world, then consider becoming a nurse.

What is it like?

When you study nursing at Massey, you will be part of a proud programme renowned nationally and internationally for its first-class nursing curriculum and for educating nursing students to contribute to a wide range of healthcare workplaces. Our degree is so highly respected and recognised that both New Zealand and overseas employers hire most of our graduates within six months of finishing our three-year nursing programme.

World-leading

Massey’s nursing programmes are ranked as some of the best globally.

More compelling reasons to join us in nursing

Massey’s nursing programme is taught by the largest number of highly qualified nursing lecturers in the country, many recognised nationally and internationally for their research.

Massey is the leading institution for nursing research in New Zealand

We are the only university in the country offering you our undergraduate nursing degree (Bachelor of Nursing) on three different campuses - Auckland, Manawatū and Wellington.

Our proven programmes are approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council.

So why not join the hundreds of Massey nursing students gaining real work experience in hospitals, community health centres, rural and outreach clinics and mental health services throughout the country every year? Why not learn valuable new skills to ensure your success when you go to work in the real world?

The Bachelor of Nursing programme includes science and social science courses related to health, integrated into nursing knowledge. Clinical learning takes place in many different areas including surgical, emergency, medical, mental health and primary care services.

Isn’t it good to know that our high-quality degree provides the theoretical and practical knowledge required to work as a registered nurse? As our student, you will be well supported by clinical teachers who are themselves experienced registered nurses.

A good fit if you:

are passionate about making a difference to the everyday lives of people in our community

want excitement and challenges in a job where every day is different

want to be ‘work ready’ and have choices about where you want to work when you finish your degree.

Maggie Symes

Bachelor of Nursing

“The high quality nursing lecturers at Massey were excellent. They were always approachable and supportive throughout my study…”

Studying nursing at Massey University has exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Massey and feel that Massey has pushed me to reach my full potential, preparing me well to work as a Registered Nurse.

The nursing programme at Massey provided many learning opportunities, offering a range of different clinical practice areas where I was able to gain necessary real work experience. Initially, at the beginning of my study, I was unsure of which area of nursing I wanted to specialise in. Thanks to the diverse range of clinical placements offered by Massey, I was able to find an area of nursing that I’m passionate about.

The high quality nursing lecturers at Massey were excellent. They were always approachable and supportive throughout my study. Studying nursing at Massey University was an easy choice for me as I wanted the best nursing education. I had heard really great things about Massey and their nursing programme and especially that they thoroughly prepared their nurses to enter the workforce as Registered Nurses. Massey also being internationally recognised appealed to me as it gave me the option of possibly being able to travel later.

I always wanted a job where I would be able to make a difference in people’s lives. Nursing is a truly honourable profession. Caring, advocating and being there for people through their most difficult and better times is very rewarding. With nursing, every day is different. I am always continuously learning and developing as a nurse.

I was fortunate enough to be able to secure a job in the NetP programme working in the operating theatre - an area that I am passionate about. Thanks to Massey I feel prepared, confident and excited about starting work as a Registered Nurse.

Careers

Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers, as it is focused on supporting people, families and communities to manage a wide range of health challenges. Nurses are involved in all areas of health care and can choose to specialise in particular areas, such as intensive care, community mental health, aged care, or child and adolescent nursing. They can also become a specialist in particular conditions, such as diabetes, respiratory care or cancer nursing. Nurses can also choose to develop careers in health management, research and teaching.

Many of our Bachelor of Nursing graduates continue with their studies after qualifying as registered nurses by undertaking a master’s degree in nursing. A number of our Master of Nursing graduates have successfully gained registration as nurse practitioners with prescribing rights. We can also offer you a PhD in nursing.

In these challenging economic times, it’s good to know that as a Massey nursing graduate you’ll be highly valued and workplace-ready for a wide range of health-care settings. Here are just a few examples of where you can work:

Primary and community health care

General practice

Māori health services

Hospice

District nursing

Community mental health

Hospital-based care

Neonatal units

Medical and surgical wards

Emergency departments

Intensive care

Paediatrics

Acute mental health services

Populations-based services

Public health

Schools

Specialty practice

Mental health

Aged care

Child health

Family health

Rural and remote nursing

What is a nurse?

A professional in the health-care field who combines the art of caring and compassion with scientific skills and knowledge.

A professional who leads care for people who are facing an urgent or ongoing health issue.

An educator of people on the issues of healthy living and wellness.

A professional who undertakes all aspects of assessment and treatment in partnership with other health professionals.